Charlesbank-backed World Insurance acquires Zoom Insurance

World Insurance Associates, a Top 50 insurance brokerage, acquired the business of Zoom Insurance of Irving, Texas, on July 1, 2026. The purchase price was not disclosed. Zoom was owned by Zulfiquar Ali Prasla, who said clients will gain access to more products and services as part of World.

Zoom sells insurance to individuals, families, businesses and specialty organizations, with a specialty in convenience stores and gas stations. World founder and executive chairman Rich Eknoian said the addition strengthens the brokerage's presence in the greater Dallas and Houston markets.

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla served as legal counsel and Foretrust advised World on the transaction, while MW Law advised Zoom. World is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, and is a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners.